I remember the first time I had truffles. The summer before I entered 5th grade, my Mom and two of her friends went on a trip around Europe. Mom brought us back gifts, including an assortment of chocolate truffles for my brother and me.
Since then, truffles have been one of my favorite candies. I don't have them very often, so it's a real treat when I do. This past Christmas, Mom surprised my brother and me again with some White Chocolate Coconut Truffles she made, which reminded me of those first delicious truffles I had so many years ago.
If you have never made candy before, don't be intimidated because these truffles are very easy to make by using your microwave, mixing bowl, and spoon.
White Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Gluten Free
10 ounces white chocolate baking squares
4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon imitation rum extract
1/2 teaspoon heavy cream
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
Sprinkles (Optional)
1. Heat white chocolate baking squares in the microwave until softened, but not melted.
2. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT white chocolate chips and sprinkles. Form this mixture into bite size balls.
3. Melt white chocolate chips and dip each ball into the chocolate. If you want sprinkles, shake some on the truffles before the chocolate hardens. Place truffles on waxed paper and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
2. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT white chocolate chips and sprinkles. Form this mixture into bite size balls.
3. Melt white chocolate chips and dip each ball into the chocolate. If you want sprinkles, shake some on the truffles before the chocolate hardens. Place truffles on waxed paper and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Bet you can't eat just one!
Check back later this week to see a cute candy box to put these in for Valentine's Day gifts!
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17 comments:
These look too yummy for my post Christmas detox!
Hi Shannon. Wow, do these ever look wonderful. So pretty too. Will give a try if I dare..Happy New Year..Judy
Coconut and white chocolate, YUM. Love the sprinkles!
This look so scrumptious! I have to pin this recipe for future reference :-)
These are beautiful and sound like something dangerous for me to have in the house! Yum!
These look wonderful! I love those sprinkles!
What a sweet blog you have!!! I love the precious yellow cottage at the top!
These truffles look like they would just melt in your mouth! They're so beautiful and would be perfect for a girl's luncheon, shower or for Easter especially! I'm so glad I stopped by. :)
Blessings,
Leslie
I love home made truffles... although mine don't look as nice as yours. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends friday and remember to come back to vote on Sunday. Newest follower.
Shannon, your White Chocolate Coconut Truffles look so elegant and delicious. Thank you so much for celebrating TWO YEARS with FULL PLATE THURSDAY, I appreciate your visit!
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Miz Helen
Yum!!! These look amazing. I'm pinning it to my page right now :)
Found you on Foodie Friends Friday
These are beautiful and sound delicious. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday. Please come back Sunday to vote.
These are just gorgeous!! Thanks so much for linking up to What's In Your Kitchen Wednesday!
This looks wonderful, I have printed this out and will try with the idea of making some for next Christmas
Janice
These look great--thank you for sharing them! My sister-in-law and my nieces have to be on gluten-free diets so I've been gathering good recipes for when we're together during the holidays. (Nothing is worse than eating an amazing dessert while your niece eats a not-so-great gf donut...I made them gf cookies this year instead.) I'm going to pin this and make it next time I see them!
Oh my gosh, these are SO gorgeous! That picture is making me want to go out and buy white chocolate asap and I'm wearing my pajamas, ha :) I will definitely be trying this recipe soon.
-Dana
Just wondering how the insides are at room temp. Does it stay solid? I'm thinking about shipping them.
Keep in mind the main ingredients are cream cheese and milk, both which need refrigeration. The cream cheese will soften in warmer weather, but as far as I know they will maintain their shape if left out for a long time.
However, considering the spoiling factor, I would be afraid to keep them out of the fridge for days if it takes that long to ship.
I probably would not ship them in fear of giving someone food poisoning.
Thanks for writing in Veronica.
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